In a strategic move to modernize its tech backbone and scale for growth, Flagstar Bank has teamed up with IT solutions provider Mphasis to launch a next-gen data center infrastructure—marking a major step in its 18-month transformation into a top U.S. regional bank.
The Edinburgh-based cybersecurity firm, known for its patented mobile app and API security platform, announced the new funding round led by Maven Capital Partners’ Investment Fund for Scotland. Also joining were Souter Investments, Lanza techVentures, and Scottish Enterprise. The fresh capital will expand Approov’s R&D team and accelerate innovation in securing mobile app communications against fraud, tampering, and AI-powered cyberattacks.
J.P. Morgan Payments, Oracle, and FedEx just raised the bar for corporate treasury. In a joint initiative that blends fintech innovation with enterprise-grade efficiency, the trio has launched a fully embedded supply chain finance (SCF) solution directly within Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP—a first-of-its-kind integration designed to streamline working capital management and offer vendors instant liquidity with minimal friction.
With traders seeking smarter tools and tighter execution in volatile markets, Goldnx is doubling down on its AI-driven platform with a major infrastructure expansion across Canada. The move introduces CAD-based trading pairs, enhanced real-time analytics, and a localized risk framework—all aimed at Canadian financial advisors and investors looking to integrate crypto, FX, and traditional assets under one roof.
In a move that may redefine how financial advisors deliver personalized investment strategies, Vise has rolled out fully customizable options overlays—an expansion of its AI-driven direct indexing platform designed to give clients greater clarity, control, and confidence over their financial future.
Saphyre, a fast-rising AI software platform focused on automating pre- and post-trade workflows, just announced a $70 million growth equity round led by FTV Capital — a major vote of confidence in the fintech’s mission to modernize one of finance’s most stubbornly outdated pain points: onboarding.
In a move that could reshape lending in the digital asset economy, fintech startup Merso has officially launched what it calls the first AI-powered credit infrastructure built specifically for digital assets. The twist? Instead of evaluating borrowers, Merso’s system evaluates the assets themselves. And with $3 million in seed backing and 50+ Web3 partners at the starting line, the company isn’t just talking theory.
Corporate finance leaders are no longer on the sidelines of crypto. A new Deloitte survey reveals a notable shift: CFOs are now looking past the hype and weighing cryptocurrency’s practical role in enterprise finance. According to the Q2 2025 North American Signals™ survey of 200 CFOs, nearly a quarter (23%) expect their treasury departments to accept or invest in cryptocurrency within two years.
Alliant Credit Union just proved what a modern mortgage machine can do. In the first half of 2025, the Chicago-based credit union closed $628.8 million in 1-4 family mortgage loans, more than doubling its production from the same period last year—a 158% year-over-year increase.
Main Street Capital Corporation (NYSE: MAIN) has added a fresh $10 million investment to its portfolio, backing the leveraged buyout of a third-party tax collection company that serves local governments across the Southeastern U.S. The deal underscores the growing private equity interest in niche public-sector service providers, particularly those leveraging data to boost efficiency and compliance.
